Internship: FILM CIRCUIT INTERN, TIFF

TIFF, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, is hiring for the position of: FILM CIRCUIT INTERN

Reporting to the Programming Coordinator, Film Circuit, the Film Circuit Intern position is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of Canadian and international independent film, distribution, and the Toronto International Film Festival’s year-round activities as a whole.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Mailing promotional materials to Film Circuit groups across Canada
• Assessing the promotional needs of Film Circuit groups
• Updating the Film Circuit website
• Assisting the Programming Coordinator in collecting and maintaining promotional materials for the TIFF Bell Lightbox
• Maintaining office files
• Responding to email inquiries from various Film Circuit groups
• Filing and maintaining promotional and other materials
• Assisting the Programming Coordinator, Film Circuit and/or the Film Circuit team with various tasks as requested

CONTRACT DATES:
• October 3, 2017 to December 29, 2017

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Understanding of the Film Circuit: interest in Canadian and international independent film, film distribution, grassroots film publicity
• High computer proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, previous customer/client service experience is an asset
• Superior organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift at least 10lbs unassisted

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references as one (1) PDF or Word document, by 5pm on TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017
• All applications must be submitted online through the posting found on our website tiff.net/careers
• Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting